Articles filed under Performing Arts
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School of Rock Oak Park partners with Fitzgerald's on an innovative Songwriting SummitApr 01, 2021 11:00 pm - School of Rock Oak Park and the legendary venue, FitzGerald's, are collaborating to create its first Songwriting Summit. Local business owners Amy Renzulli (School of R...
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Remy Bumppo revives radio drama by award-winning playwright Tom StoppardApr 01, 2021 11:00 am - For James Bohnen, Remy Bumppo Theatre's invitation to direct Tom Stoppard's early radio play “Artist Descending a Staircase” was an offer he couldn't refuse. “I would d...
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Take the Reins puts spin on local classic to mark 30 years of 'International Pop Overthrow'Apr 01, 2021 6:00 am - Take the Reins rhythm guitarist Dan Duffy had the cool parents — the ones who would take him and his friends to concerts and introduced them to groundbreaking and modern...
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Texas Tenors to perform live at McAninch Arts Center, and one couple can attendApr 01, 2021 1:00 am - The Texas Tenors' upcoming livestreamed concert at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn is nearly a return to live performances. That's because only one couple will su...
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Elgin singer to star in new opera honoring health care workers premiering April 17Mar 31, 2021 11:00 pm - Chicago-based Working In Concert premieres the world's first full-length virtual opera, “On Call: COVID-19,” streaming on April 17-18. Created by librettist Christine S...
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Chicago Shakespeare showcases playwright's supporting charactersMar 31, 2021 6:00 am - Oil Lamp one-acts Oil Lamp Theater celebrates April Fools' Day belatedly with "Fool(ish)," an evening of one-act comedies. The plays include "Bowl of Trouble," abou...
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$1.5 million grant supports construction of studio named for, inspired by famed Northbrook dancerMar 31, 2021 1:00 am - Construction paused recently to celebrate work on the new Studio House of Dance and Music, home to what will be the new Sybil Shearer Studio on the Ragdale campus in Lak...
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Best Bets: Par King, Lambs Farm open for the seasonMar 30, 2021 6:00 am - Putt it there Brush up your putting skills outdoors now that Par-King Skill Golf is reopening for the season starting on Saturday. The famed mini-golf course is at ...
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Gail Borden blooming with fun for all ages this springMar 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Celebrate spring with singing, dancing, exploring the wonders of nature and, of course, reading at Gail Borden Public Library. Register now for these upcoming events. ...
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Album review: Children's music for everyone from Sara WatkinsMar 29, 2021 6:00 am - "Under the Pepper Tree," Sara Watkins (New West) Seeking material to create a world of imagination, Sara Watkins clearly used hers, turning to sources ranging from ...